DullesMoms.com List of FREE Summer Entertainment Series

This series of weekly, free public concerts held Thursday evenings will feature a wide variety of musical acts, from across the United States and from around the world. The variety and quality of the acts is a reflection of Fairfax County’s diversity and community spirit – some of the many qualities that make Fairfax County a wonderful place to call home. The concerts will be outdoors at Frying Pan Farm Park. You’re encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and to sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Click image to the left to see the full schedule of events.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Starlight Cinema (Centreville)

A FREE series of drive-in movies held Saturday nights in August at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Centre Parking in Centreville. For those who remember taking a date or the whole family, kids and all, to a drive-in movie, here is a chance to relive the good old days; for those who came along to late for the drive-in ere, it's an opportunity to sample this old fashion fun. The Spotlight on Cinema movies can be watched on the big screen from the comfort of your car or from beneath a canopy of stars in a designated seating area. Click image to the left to see the full schedule of events.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sounds of Summer Entertainment Series (Various locations)

This free series of chamber music showcases the various ensembles of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra including woodwind, brass, string and percussion as well as the German and Dixieland bands. Presented by The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, one of the nation's finest regional symphony orchestras, at over a dozen of the loveliest park settings around the town. Fees for performers are paid through grants enabling the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra to provide chamber music at no charge to the citizens of Fairfax County. Click image to the left to see the full schedule of events.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Spotlight by Starlight (Annandale)

This culturally and ethnically diverse FREE concert series offers a wide variety of musical genres on Friday, Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Mason District Park amphitheater in Annandale. Click image to the left to see the full schedule of events.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Braddock Nights (Fairfax)

Welcome to our summer 2010 season! This series of free musical performances held throughout the summer presents a wide array of performances from classical to bluegrass and everything in between. The atmosphere is informal and you’re encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, blankets and lawn chairs and relax with friends and family to celebrate the end of the workweek.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Summer Music Series at Leesburg Premium Outlets (Leesburg)

Enjoy live entertainment in the courtyard from 2pm to 4pm with the following performances:

Sat, June 12: Pan Jammers - The Islands come alive with Steel Band music

Sat, June 26: Moonlit in the Sun - Classical, ragtime and popular standards

Sat, July 10: Second Time Thru - Contemporary adult rock favorites

Sat, July 31: Danielle Westphal Band - Jazz standards and pop

Sat, Aug 28: The Crimestoppers - Blues and classic rock

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Friday Night Live (Herndon)

Friday Night Live is FREE and held on the beautiful Town Green in Herndon. We feature the most popular local and acts from up and down the east coast. Most of our bands play rock and roll covers from classic to modern rock. We also offer some variety with a little reggae, funk and original music thrown in.

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Reston Concerts on the Town (Reston)

Enjoy free family-friendly concerts on Saturday evenings, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., rain or shine, at the Reston Town Center Pavilion.

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South Riding Summer Concert Series (South Riding)

What better way to kick off a summer weekend than with family, friends, neighbors, and a picnic listening to great music under the stars. We’ve broadened the variety this year with very different bands - some laid back, some high energy. The one thing they all have in common is quality and a love for their craft.

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Acoustic on the Green -- Leesburg Summer Concert Series (Leesburg)

In 2009, Acoustic on the Green was named a “Best Bet for Summer Concerts” by Washingtonian Magazine. The concert series is a joint production between the Town of Leesburg and the Leesburg businesses and individuals who advertise in the weekly program guides. Radio partner for the 2010 season will be Cerphe’s Progressive Show (www.ecoplanetradio.com ) and media partner is Leesburg Today/Ashburn Today.

The artist lineup for the 7th annual Acoustic on the Green outdoor summer concert series has been announced. The 2010 season will feature eleven concerts on Saturday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the Town Green (25 West Market Street), from June through August.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Broadlands Live! (Broadlands)

Broadlands Live Summer concerts are organized so that residents and their families can come right after work, grab a bite to eat and enjoy some music outdoors with neighbors and friends. Concerts are held during the summer months of June, July, August and September on Friday evenings from 5:30pm until 9:30pm. Events are rain or shine but may be canceled in the event of severe weather. Call the Broadlands Live hotline at 571-3334FUN for updates (updates made by 5pm the day of the concert).

Bring Your Appetites! Several local vendors will supply a variety of food to satisfy all tastebuds. Quench Your Thirst!

We will have a concession stand selling soda & water. Guests 21 and older will be allowed to bring beer & wine. PROPER ID REQUIRED - EVEN IF YOU LOOK 90! NO glass bottles. Alcohol must be consumed within the designated "beer garden" area.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dulles Town Center Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series (Sterling)

Back by popular demand! Every other Sunday afternoon beginning at 1PM, Center Court.

June 6th Shane Gamble (Duo)

June 20th Freddie Long (Duo)

July 4th…To be announced!

July 18th Mike Leverone

August 1st Eric Scott

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fairfax Corner Summer Concert Series (Fairfax/Fair Lakes)

Come enjoy free music at Fairfax Corners on the Grand Plaza most Friday nights throughout the summer. The opening act begins at 6 pm and families are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Live on the Lawn Band Series (Lansdowne)

The Lansdowne Town Center and Lansdowne Village Green Home Owner's Association (HOA) will once again be sponsoring live outdoor music performances throughout the summer beginning Wednesday, June 23rd and continuing through Wednesday, September 1st. All concerts will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 6PM to 8PM on the Village Green.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. Knick Knack! Children's Performance (Reston)

Mr. Knick Knack! will be a regular at Reston Town Center Pavilion again this year – performing his unique, heart-centered music every Monday through October from 10:30 to 11:45. Your kid will be a Knick Knack Kid in no time!

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday Mornings Children Series (Herndon)

This series of weekly, free children's events held Wednesday mornings at the Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center. This series features a wide variety of acts including comedy, magic, music, puppetry and more! Click image to the left to see the full schedule of events.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Little Tots Summer Fun Series at Fairfax Corner (Fairfax/Fair Lakes)

The Little Tots Summer Fun Series at Fairfax Corner features performances by the area’s best children’s entertainers every other Wednesday beginning June 2nd through August 28th at 10:30 a.m. on the Grand Plaza. The Series also features fun activities with Fairfax Corner Merchants, and chances for moms and dads to win great prizes like Fairfax Corner Gift Cards.

Little ones can join our Little Tots Kid’s Club with a $5 donation (cash only please) to the Children’s Cancer Fund during Little Tots events. The donation gets them a Little Tots hat & sunglasses package, and Kid’s Club membership card. Members receive discounts from participating Fairfax Corner merchants. Click image to the left to see the full schedule of events.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Arts in the Parks Entertainment Series (Various locations)

Arts in the Parks is a FREE family fun alternative to Saturday & Wednesday morning cartoons & video games. It serves to entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an informal kid friendly atmosphere, and forge a connection between kids and parks. For most children, Arts in the Parks is their first exposure to live entertainment, and for practically all of the young watchers, it's their first chance to join professionals on stage. So they remember and forever associate the delightful experiences with parks. For Fairfax County's younger set, ARTS IN THE PARKS has become THE THING TO DO!

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Family Fun Entertainment Series (Reston)

Most Saturdays visit the Town Square Park at Reston Town Center from 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. for free family entertainment presented by the Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions, Inc. Entertainment includes children's favorites like Turley the Magician, Mark Lohr's Classic Comedy Show, Beowulf T. Wonderbunny Travelling Show of Mystery, Mister Don and more!

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